LaLa Taco Catering

LaLa Taco Catering is a mobile taco catering company headquartered in Temecula, California, specializing in authentic, live-fire cooking using custom-wrapped carts. They serve weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, and the Inland Empire. Their signature proteins are flash-seared on-site using grass-fed Wagyu beef tallow, and they also offer a dedicated plant-based menu featuring soy chorizo, potato, and roasted peppers.

For events with more than 50 guests, LaLa Taco Catering provides a 1.5-hour serving window, while events with 40 guests or fewer receive a one-hour service window. They provide approximately 5 tortillas per guest, noting that exact consumption varies based on portion size and individual appetites. The team uses food-safe serving gloves and offers an upgrade option featuring bamboo plates, bamboo forks, and kraft napkins for a more elevated presentation.

LaLa Taco Catering serves a wide range of cities including Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, Inland Empire, Riverside, San Diego, Orange County, Oceanside, Vista, Los Angeles, and all adjacent areas. They are an authorized on-site caterer for Camp Pendleton, having been selected after a rigorous vetting process to provide catering for official military events and ceremonies. Their service area includes Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, and the Inland Empire.

The business was founded by Aron J. Benon, who previously owned Floral & Hardy, a successful Southern California flower business with locations in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Encino. Before starting LaLa Tacos, he gained experience in e-commerce by helping Floral & Hardy appear in Yahoo's flower-shopping section and receiving its first online order from a customer in France in the late 1990s. The company is family-operated and built from two different histories: family food traditions rooted in Durango, Mexico, and decades of business experience.

Their premium proteins are flash-seared onsite in Wagyu Beef Tallow for unmatched flavor and texture, ensuring a high-end culinary experience. They specialize in a boutique, full-service experience designed for corporate events, institutional mixers, and private celebrations, preparing fresh salsas and slow-cooking carnitas in their LaLa Kitchen. Interactive culinary upgrades include an Artisan Quesadilla Station, an Artisan Elote Bar served from authentic clay pots, and an On-Site Churro Station with a famous "Disney-style" recipe.

All team members speak English fluently, and when Spanish-speaking guests are expected, they assign a team member who speaks Spanish to ensure clear communication. They provide plates, napkins, forks, and cups with all catering orders, and face masks are available upon request. The carts range from 4 to 10 feet in length depending on the size of the event, and they typically bring a 6- or 8-foot service table depending on the package.

Their custom-built taco carts cannot be rolled over steps or stairs, through homes or interior spaces, or across thick gravel, steppers, bumpy grass, or uneven ground. For backyard services, they require a minimum of 30 inches of clear, unobstructed access along the side of the home. They also offer a dedicated plant-based option with soy chorizo, potato, and roasted peppers for guests with specific dietary needs.

They provide complimentary professional warming chafers included for qualifying orders to maintain strict temperature control and perfect presentation throughout the event. The service staff uses food-safe serving gloves, and they can accommodate specific dietary needs with premium gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. They seamlessly dispatch their premium drop-off services to Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Oceanside, Hemet, Perris, and Corona.

The company was selected as an official on-site caterer for Camp Pendleton under Contract #PNM26-H-0005 to provide catering for official military events, ceremonies, and on-base residential celebrations. They also serve the City of Hemet, The City of Vernon, Temecula Creek Inn, Murrieta School District, Perris School District, Temecula School District, and Midevil Times among other clients. Their culinary foundation begins with Celina's grandfather, who originally started his Mexican food taco stand in Durango, Mexico.

They offer an exclusive Tableside Taco Catering experience where professional servers serve freshly made tacos from heated tableside service carts positioned just inches from each table. This allows guests to remain comfortably seated while enjoying hot, freshly prepared tacos throughout dinner, keeping the reception flowing without traditional buffet lines. They also provide taco catering drop-off, including their lit Taco Bar, for various event types.

The team arrives one hour before serving time to handle setup and preparation, ensuring efficient service and smooth guest experience. They are happy to review the space in advance to ensure a smooth setup, and they can provide taco catering for Airbnb gatherings, vacation rentals, rehearsal dinners, and welcome parties. They also cater to all types and sizes of taco parties, from intimate private parties to large corporate events.

Some reviewers praise the authentic, fresh, and full-flavored Mexican tacos and churros, as well as the professional service and customizable menus. The business is described as Southern California's premier choice for authentic, full flavor Mexican catering, with a focus on from scratch ingredients and signature Wagyu seared proteins. They aim to deliver a frictionless, high-end culinary experience for weddings, corporate events, baby showers, and private parties.

LaLa Taco Catering is located at 27715 Jefferson Avenue, 106, Temecula, California, 92590.

You can reach LaLa Taco Catering by phone at +1 951-325-0011.

The official website of LaLa Taco Catering is lalatacos.com.